Scanning electron microscopy of vascular corrosion casts--standard method for studying microvessels.

L6-3 Scanning Electron Microscopy of Vascular Corrosion Casts and 3D-Morphometry – State-of-the-Art and Perspectives

Light and scanning electron microscopy of the porcine mesometrial and paraovarian lymphatic networks.

Uterine lymphatics were examined in 38 pigs using light microscopy, stereomicroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. Uterine lymphatics were initially filled with plastic materials: Microfil for stereomicroscopy, Mercox-corrosion cast for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Micropaque for x-ray photographs. Lymph precollectors of the uterine horns formed two superficial layers, ventral a...

Vascular arrangement in the oral mucosa of Rana esculenta. Scanning electron microscopy of corrosion casts.

Corrosion casts of the blood vessels in the oral mucosa of Rana esculenta were examined by the scanning electron microscope. Special attention was paid to the palatine capillaries characterized by numerous blind diverticula. Microanatomy and topography of these peculiar vessels suggests their involvement in gas exchange. The diverticula of the capillaries visible in the casts in form of nodules...

Scanning electron microscopy of angioarchitecture of palatine gingiva in young rabbits.

The angioarchitecture of young rabbits' palatine gingiva was studied by using the corrosion resin cast method. The vascular corrosion casts were obtained using low viscosity resin (Mercox CL-2B) and were observed with scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The palatine gingiva had areas with various arrangements. The capillaries of the palatine gingiva and interdental papillae had numerous project...

Porcine liver vascular bed in Biodur E20 corrosion casts.

BACKGROUND Pigs are frequently used as animal models in experimental medicine. To identify processes of vascular development or regression, vascular elements must be recognised and quantified in a three-dimensional (3D) arrangement. Vascular corrosion casts enable the creation of 3D replicas of vascular trees. The aim of our study was to identify suitable casting media and optimise the protocol...